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Computer Functions: Data Movement & Storage

The document outlines four possible functions of a computer: data movement, data storage, data processing from storage, and data processing during transfer between storage and the external environment. Each function is illustrated with diagrams that emphasize the roles of movement, control, storage, and processing. Overall, it highlights the versatility of computers in handling data.

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Computer Functions: Data Movement & Storage

The document outlines four possible functions of a computer: data movement, data storage, data processing from storage, and data processing during transfer between storage and the external environment. Each function is illustrated with diagrams that emphasize the roles of movement, control, storage, and processing. Overall, it highlights the versatility of computers in handling data.

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Possible Computer Function (1)

• The computer can function


Movement
as a data movement device,
simply transferring data
from one peripheral or
communication line to
another.
Control

Storage Processing

CO - DATIC1819 12
Possible Computer Function (2)
• The computer can also
Movement
function as a data storage
device, with data transferred
from the external
environment to computer
storage (read) and vice versa
(write). Control

Storage Processing

CO - DATIC1819 13
Possible Computer Function (3)
• In this diagrams it shows that
Movement
computer operations
involving data processing, on
data in storage.

Control

Storage Processing

CO - DATIC1819 14
Possible Computer Function (4)
• In this diagrams it shows that
Movement
computer operation
involving data processing, on
route between storage and
the external environment.

Control

Storage Processing

CO - DATIC1819 15

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